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On The Up

On The Up: 'Get that ring' - Kiwi golfer's big US college call
Golf

On The Up: 'Get that ring' - Kiwi golfer's big US college call

She will be one of 9 Kiwis in the field for February's Women’s Asia-Pacific Championship.

15 Dec 04:00 PM
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On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Special Olympians bring home 30 medals from national games

The Hawke’s Bay team collected 11 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze medals.

15 Dec 01:51 AM
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Small Business: How a failed property developer built a thriving souvenir brand

Paul Ballentyne talks to Tom Raynel about his souvenir brand Moana Road.

14 Dec 04:00 PM

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Surf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay Boardriders
New Zealand

Surf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay Boardriders

The donation includes boards, wetsuits and vests for juniors through to adults.

13 Dec 11:57 PM
On The Up: The Roller Black who doesn't let anything stand in his way
Sport

On The Up: The Roller Black who doesn't let anything stand in his way

Eamon Wood has lived an adventurous life despite being in a wheelchair.

13 Dec 09:00 PM
Free festive feasts: Community rallies to feed lonely and struggling whānau
New Zealand

Free festive feasts: Community rallies to feed lonely and struggling whānau

13 Dec 04:00 PM
'This plane will save lives': Hawke's Bay gets new $5m air ambulance
New Zealand

'This plane will save lives': Hawke's Bay gets new $5m air ambulance

12 Dec 05:00 PM
Twins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both
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New Zealand

Twins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both

12 Dec 05:00 PM
The 90-year-old widower who walked 7300km in three years
New Zealand

The 90-year-old widower who walked 7300km in three years

11 Dec 08:20 PM
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'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New York
New Zealand

'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New York

Ana Iti almost missed the phone call that would change her life.

11 Dec 05:00 PM
On The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends
New Zealand

On The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends

'When we were 10 years old, we started to talk about opening our own school.'

11 Dec 01:06 AM
On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons
New Zealand

On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons

He wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.

09 Dec 09:40 PM
From shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays off
New Zealand

From shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays off

The former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.

08 Dec 09:04 PM
1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause
Sport

1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause

'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said.

08 Dec 06:00 AM
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Small Business: Bark to match the bite with Howler Hotdogs
Small Business

Small Business: Bark to match the bite with Howler Hotdogs

Jo Williamson talks to Tom Raynel about her small business Howler Hotdogs.

07 Dec 04:00 PM
Students turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer Appeal
New Zealand

Students turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer Appeal

Last year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal.

06 Dec 05:00 PM
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The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Business

The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep

Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.

06 Dec 02:19 AM
‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routine
New Zealand

‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routine

Gymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.

05 Dec 06:00 AM
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Back in business - the Pro is now the Clive Square Pub
New Zealand

Back in business - the Pro is now the Clive Square Pub

Provincial Hotel history in Napier dates back 150 years. Now it's the Clive Square Pub.

04 Dec 05:00 PM
'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive lifts
New Zealand

'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive lifts

When Daniel Siaosi steps on the platform, it'll be a culmination of a decade of resolve.

04 Dec 05:00 PM
From pre-schoolers to city leaders, Rotorua comes together for a cause
New Zealand

From pre-schoolers to city leaders, Rotorua comes together for a cause

Our Fill the Bus appeal was on the road yesterday for its 11th year.

04 Dec 04:31 AM
Big stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdown
Black Ferns

Big stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdown

The Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.

04 Dec 03:00 AM
NZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games begin
New Zealand

NZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games begin

There'll be a record 259 schools, with 1168 athletes and temperatures of 30C or more.

02 Dec 05:00 PM
‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tune
New Zealand

‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tune

The 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.

01 Dec 10:00 PM
On The Up: Year 6s leave a legacy in wood at Clive School
New Zealand

On The Up: Year 6s leave a legacy in wood at Clive School

'To see their confidence grow as they learned new skills has been incredibly rewarding.'

30 Nov 05:00 PM
Slip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summer
New Zealand

Slip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summer

Rotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.

28 Nov 01:00 AM
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Volunteers treat 500 patients on three-week Tanzania mission: ‘We have no idea how lucky we are’
New Zealand

Volunteers treat 500 patients on three-week Tanzania mission: ‘We have no idea how lucky we are’

Dr Peter Culham joined a Hawke’s Bay team treating 500 patients in Tanzania.

27 Nov 05:00 PM
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‘Make your own’: Family opens pounamu carving studio in centre of Napier
New Zealand

‘Make your own’: Family opens pounamu carving studio in centre of Napier

A Napier family has opened a pounamu shop where people can carve their own.

27 Nov 04:55 PM
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay security guard shortage eased by MSD training initiative
New Zealand

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay security guard shortage eased by MSD training initiative

'If he stays on the road that he’s on, he’s going to be with me for many years.'

25 Nov 12:54 AM
Rotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disasters
New Zealand

Rotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disasters

The family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'.

23 Nov 10:05 PM
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Small Business: How No Ugly built a business on better drinks
Small Business

Small Business: How No Ugly built a business on better drinks

Aaron Taylor talks to Tom Raynel about his 'functional beverage' company.

23 Nov 04:00 PM
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'You couldn't script it': NZ sailing photographer takes out global award
Sailing

'You couldn't script it': NZ sailing photographer takes out global award

Two decades since taking a career leap, Suellen Hurling has been globally recognised.

22 Nov 01:39 AM
Kiwi Olympians cycle 4500km across Africa to give free bikes to locals
New Zealand

Kiwi Olympians cycle 4500km across Africa to give free bikes to locals

Hamish Legarth and Nicole Shields biked through six African nations.

21 Nov 05:00 PM
‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazer
New Zealand

‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazer

Trophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.

21 Nov 05:00 PM
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